INFORMATION ABOUT FRANCE

-- APPROACHING FRANCE
France, the fourth largest economy in the world, is an ideal opportunity to conquer the European market. The European Community now counts ten more countries and represents 44,2% of the world Trade (goods and services) and 453 millions consumers. Situated in the middle of these countries, it enjoys genuine economic stability and a strong international reputation in key industrial sectors. With it numerous advantages, France offers a favourable environment to business.
APPROACHING FRANCE
 
THE FRENCH ECONOMY   FRANCE
Economic Data, Workforce and Competitiveness, At the Heart of the European Market, Agriculture and Fisheries, Industry, Services   Institutions, Organisation of territory, The Legal System, Foreign Policy, Social Security System
     
GLOBALISATION OF THE ECONOMY   GEOGRAPHIC CARACTERISTICS
Direct Foreign Investment, Foreign Trade   Geographical Diversity, Climate, Density
     
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT   INFRASTRUCTURES
    Transport, Telecommunications
DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION    
   

General Information
Area : 550 000 km²
Population : 62,9 millions hab

Capital : Paris
Official language : French
Official currency : Euros €

Political system : République
Parlement : Assemblée nationale et Sénat

President : Nicolas SARKOZY
Prime minister : François FILLON

 

 

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